Artificial intelligence and the limits of the humanities

TL;DR

This paper discusses how artificial intelligence can transform the humanities by overcoming cognitive limitations, fostering interdisciplinary research, and revitalizing disciplines like art, politics, and philosophy in the digital age.

Contribution

It highlights the potential of AI to radically change humanities disciplines and emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to address global challenges.

Findings

AI will change humanities disciplines significantly

Interdisciplinary research is essential for future humanities

AI enables humanities to go beyond current limitations

Abstract

The complexity of cultures in the modern world is now beyond human comprehension. Cognitive sciences cast doubts on the traditional explanations based on mental models. The core subjects in humanities may lose their importance. Humanities have to adapt to the digital age. New, interdisciplinary branches of humanities emerge. Instant access to information will be replaced by instant access to knowledge. Understanding the cognitive limitations of humans and the opportunities opened by the development of artificial intelligence and interdisciplinary research necessary to address global challenges is the key to the revitalization of humanities. Artificial intelligence will radically change humanities, from art to political sciences and philosophy, making these disciplines attractive to students and enabling them to go beyond current limitations.